ED Chargesheets EaseMyTrip Promoter Nishant Pitti in Mahadev Betting App Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against EaseMyTrip co-founder Nishant Pitti in the Mahadev online betting app money laundering case, alleging his involvement in stock price manipulation and layering proceeds of crime through foreign portfolio investments. The chargesheet, submitted to a Raipur court on September 10, includes a provisional attachment of Pitti's demat shares worth Rs 59.6 crore. Pitti has stated he is unaware of the chargesheet and maintains his assets are lawfully acquired, pledging cooperation with authorities.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (46/100). Lens Score 54/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 21 Sept, 04:54 pm. Other outlets followed.